Examining the association between statins and lung cancer incidence in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

The relationship between statin use and lung cancer remains unclear. Patients with diabetes mellitus, who are at higher risks for both cancer and atherosclerosis, are usually indicated for statin use. The objective was to explore the relationship between statins, lung squamous cell carcinoma (SCC),...

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Main Authors: Yaa-Hui Dong, Jou-Wei Lin, Li-Chiu Wu, Chung-Yu Chen, Chia-Hsuin Chang, Kuan-Yu Chen, Mei-Shu Lai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-12-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664613002696